12 years ago, after meeting Michael Palmer for the first time, Carla Porter initially dismissed him as just a "nice guy." But then she saw a crown moulding installation of his. She explains, "You have to understand, these were prefinished mouldings and Michael's mitered joints were perfect - without sanding and filling! I got goosebumps. It almost made me cry." That was the beginning. Little did she know, Michael was about more than just crown moulding. He is the furniture and cabinet maker of her designer dreams. Since that special day, Michael Palmer and Carla Porter have been using a team approach to kitchen, bathroom, wet bar and furniture projects. And they both agree on one thing. Before they met, they did really good work. But together... they're pretty great.

Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer,
owner of Palmer Woodworks, has been building custom kitchen cabinets and
furniture for over twenty five years. His ideas about how cabinets should be
built are old-fashioned - they should be built to last forever. Or at least -
close to forever.

A true artist,
Palmer has always worked with his hands. At first it was as a world-class lead
guitarist for bands such as Steppenwolf. But today he leads with wood instead
of with guitars. Under his careful eye, the hand-selected hardwoods and veneers
become heirloom quality cabinets and furniture for your home.

Palmer Woodworks has a working relationship with Carla Porter, a Los Angeles based interior designer known for her specialized work in kitchen and bath design. She comes equipped with a BFA degree in Environmental Design and over twenty years of experience in both design and construction project management. She has one goal: to make you happy. The best compliments she receives are from clients who say, "This is exactly what I wanted, only better."

She is noted for her detailed knowledge and ability to integrate present day needs and amenities into the design elements of period authentic cabinetry and fitted furniture. She offers her expertise in the following areas: